Our Boys and Girls, Volumes 7-8Oliver Optic Lee and Shepard, 1870 |
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... tell us that the boys and girls do not forget us ; but our only difficulty is , that once in a while a bright - eyed subscriber will feel that his or her letter is lost , or carelessly thrown into the great basket at our side , which ...
... tell us that the boys and girls do not forget us ; but our only difficulty is , that once in a while a bright - eyed subscriber will feel that his or her letter is lost , or carelessly thrown into the great basket at our side , which ...
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... tell us , we are none the wiser for that . Any way , they were men - that we do know , and he soon found it out to his cost . " As soon as they saw Miss Jenkins standing in the doorway , with her distressed face , and heard my brother ...
... tell us , we are none the wiser for that . Any way , they were men - that we do know , and he soon found it out to his cost . " As soon as they saw Miss Jenkins standing in the doorway , with her distressed face , and heard my brother ...
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... tell you a story . " We were all pleased , of course , for uncle Ned was never known to tell a poor one . " When I was a young man , " said he , filling his pipe , " being very fond of roving , I once engaged to go in search of the ...
... tell you a story . " We were all pleased , of course , for uncle Ned was never known to tell a poor one . " When I was a young man , " said he , filling his pipe , " being very fond of roving , I once engaged to go in search of the ...
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... tell you the whole history of our family . I am seventeen now , and Mr. Pinkerton says I am old enough to think for myself . I believe I am . " " I should say you were , " I replied . " My mother was married twice , " Miss Dorn- " I am ...
... tell you the whole history of our family . I am seventeen now , and Mr. Pinkerton says I am old enough to think for myself . I believe I am . " " I should say you were , " I replied . " My mother was married twice , " Miss Dorn- " I am ...
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... tell this long and painful narrative . " I have not told you the worst yet , " she continued . " I was satisfied that Charles Overton wanted my money ; that he was plot- ting day and night to obtain it . Doubtless what he termed my ...
... tell this long and painful narrative . " I have not told you the worst yet , " she continued . " I was satisfied that Charles Overton wanted my money ; that he was plot- ting day and night to obtain it . Doubtless what he termed my ...
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Page 569 - Then came Peter to him, and said ; Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him ? till seven times ? Jesus saith unto him ; I say not unto thee, until seven times, but until seventy times seven.
Page 621 - Prick'd from the lazy finger of a maid ; Her chariot is an empty hazel-nut Made by the joiner squirrel or old grub, Time out o' mind the fairies' coachmakers. And in this state she gallops night by night Through lovers...
Page 253 - Gul in her bloom ; Where the citron and olive are fairest of fruit ; And the voice of the nightingale never is mute ; Where the tints of the earth, and the hues of the sky, In colour though varied, in beauty may vie...
Page 621 - And in this state she gallops, night by night, Through lovers' brains, and then they dream of love; On courtiers' knees, that dream on court'sies straight; O'er lawyers' fingers, who straight dream on fees; O'er ladies...
Page 216 - Colder and louder blew the wind, A gale from the northeast, The snow fell hissing in the brine, And the billows frothed like yeast. Down came the storm, and smote amain The vessel in its strength ; She shuddered and paused, like a frighted steed, Then leaped her cable's length.
Page 368 - HIGH on a throne of royal state, which far Outshone the wealth of Ormus and of Ind, Or where the gorgeous East with richest hand Showers on her kings barbaric pearl and gold...
Page 621 - Her waggon-spokes made of long spinners' legs ; The cover, of the wings of grasshoppers ; The traces, of the smallest spider's web ; The collars, of the moonshine's watery beams...
Page 301 - Religion and Morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens. The mere politician, equally with the pious man, ought to respect and cherish them.
Page 314 - What things have we seen Done at the Mermaid! heard words that have been So nimble, and so full of subtle flame, As if that every one (from whence they came) Had meant to put his whole wit in a jest, And had resolved to live a fool the rest Of his dull life...
Page 208 - Ye ice-falls! ye that from the mountain's brow Adown enormous ravines slope amain — Torrents, methinks, that heard a mighty voice, And stopped at once amid their maddest plunge! Motionless torrents! silent cataracts! Who made you glorious as the gates of heaven Beneath the keen full moon? Who bade the sun Clothe you with rainbows? Who, with living flowers Of loveliest blue, spread garlands at your feet? — God ! let the torrents, like a shout of nations, Answer!